Class A CDL Truck Driver - Orlando Fl

Dollar General • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Company drivers deliver freight between Dollar General Distribution Centers, stores, and vendors. The role involves transporting store-delivery freight, returns, and backhauls over the road, including interstate and intrastate deliveries. Drivers unload and reload freight and rolltainers at multiple stops, return required items to the Distribution Center, operate the vehicle safely, and comply with Dollar General policies and applicable state and federal regulations. Routine overnight travel for extended periods is required, and drivers must be available to work any day of the week.

Requirements

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Knowledge of applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Meet DOT-required standards, including medical and safety standards and any required drug/alcohol testing.
• Available for routine overnight travel for extended periods.
• Available to work any day of the week, Monday through Sunday.
• Able to squat, crouch, and reach to handle freight.
• Able to enter and exit the vehicle cab numerous times each day.
• Able to push and pull rolltainers weighing 600–1,200 pounds.
• Able to manually release the fifth-wheel lever and tandem pins, requiring horizontal pulling force of 100 pounds at heights of 44 inches and 38 inches.
• Able to occasionally lift, carry, or move freight weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Able to install and remove tire chains, hook and unhook trailers, and secure freight.
• Able to work in severe weather, including heat and cold, and tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures in dry van trailers or refrigerator freezers and coolers for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport store-delivery freight, store returns, and backhauls over the road safely, efficiently, and on time, following Dollar General policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Unload and reload freight and rolltainers at each delivery, including moving rolltainers via the lift gate, placing items in store backrooms, loading returns and product, securing freight, and sealing the trailer.
• Provide professional customer service to store teams, backhaul vendors, and distribution employees.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain records in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Operate the vehicle in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED